| 08/10/09, 07/13/20 |
| German Alps Festival, Hunter Mountain, NY - Page NN |
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The German Alps Festival was held at Hunter Mountain Resort. There were not too many vendors but the entertainment was great and the area is beautiful. I took the Skyride to the top of the mountain to get a better view of the area. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate. The day was mostly cloudy, hot and humid so the haze did not allow for a good view of the area. It is said that on a clear day one can see the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, the Green Mountains in Vermont and the Catskill Mountains. The Skyride to the Summit is 5500 foot long and the Colonel Chair is 3200 feet above sea level. This one-day tour was with L & M Tours. |
| Main Entertainment tent and vendors |
| Some of the food vendors. |
| German Flag on one of the slopes. |
| T h e S k y r i d e |
| Entertainment in the main tent. |
| Dancers in the secondary entertainment location. |
| Lift that takes one to the summit. |
| View of part of the resort as I was going up. |
| There was a photographer about 2/3 of the way up the mountain. After he took the photo, he showed me a number to identify this photo! |
| Beautiful wild flowers found on the hill. |
| Top of the mountain. |
| View of the area from the top of the mountain. The clouds obstruct the view & beauty. |
| A sculpture in progress! |
| Taking photos going down was easier since I did not have to turn around to take photos. |
| One of the other slopes. Mountain bike riders came down these slopes as if they were on a flat street! |
| Property of Hunter Mountain |
| Start |
| The lift used for the Skyride was the one listed here as AA (Start). The lift, Snowlite Express, took me to the top of the mountain listed as Summit Lodge (End/Top). |
| End/ Top |
| The project began in the summer of 1995 and will be completed October 12, 2009. The work is done during the summer festivals to allow the public to view the progress. "On waking, he found himself on the Green Knoll..." Washington Irving. |
| Part of the group. Yvonne (1), with yellow blouse (who's scared of heights), was my companion for the day. I am (2). Tour Guide is (3). |
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